The average train between Crewe and Bolton takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Crewe to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Crewe and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Crewe to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Crewe to Bolton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Crewe and Bolton is 54 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 12m.